Glenn Beck... Like him? Hate him?

Page 3 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.

Do you agree with Glenn Beck's political views?

  • Agree with him

  • Disagree with him


Results are only viewable after voting.

werepossum

Elite Member
Jul 10, 2006
29,873
463
126
I don't actually get to watch or listen to him at all because of when he is on. I voted "agree" simply because of a vague idea about what he believes and espouses, and because I'm assuming that anyone who can piss off this many liberals and progressives must be a pretty sharp guy. :D
 

KeithTalent

Elite Member | Administrator | No Lifer
Administrator
Nov 30, 2005
50,231
118
116
I always thought that guy was just an internet troll, only on TV and Radio instead of the web.

"Get off my phone you little pinhead!" :D

KT
 

CallMeJoe

Diamond Member
Jul 30, 2004
6,938
5
81
Kind of like how Nancy "we have to pass it to find out what's in it" Pelosi tried to deceive the general population of the US?
If you're going to troll Speaker Pelosi, at least use an accurate quotation:
But we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy.
 

BoberFett

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
37,562
9
81
If you're going to troll Speaker Pelosi, at least use an accurate quotation:

There's a magical thing called the internet, through which you can transmit information of all kinds. Even information that has yet to be codified.

You're probably right though, there was no way that the information about what was in the bill could have been disseminated without passing it first.
 

CallMeJoe

Diamond Member
Jul 30, 2004
6,938
5
81
There's a magical thing called the internet, through which you can transmit information of all kinds. Even information that has yet to be codified.
You're probably right though, there was no way that the information about what was in the bill could have been disseminated without passing it first.
I know of this internet; it has a thing called "the Google" that allows one to find accurate quotations rather than merely parroting what partisan talking heads have misrepresented.

You should use it more often.
 
Last edited:

Perknose

Forum Director & Omnipotent Overlord
Forum Director
Oct 9, 1999
46,874
10,676
147
Beck once characterized himself as a rodeo clown. Ever since, I've been rooting for the bulls.
 

BoberFett

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
37,562
9
81
I suppose to someone of severely limited reading comprehension there is little difference in the two statements.

I suppose to someone with their lips surgically attached to a donkey's asshole, there's probably a huge difference.
 

soundforbjt

Lifer
Feb 15, 2002
17,788
6,041
136
What was Beck's own words? Something like "if you believe everything I say as gospel, then you're an idiot". nuff' said.
 

CallMeJoe

Diamond Member
Jul 30, 2004
6,938
5
81
I suppose to someone with their lips surgically attached to a donkey's asshole, there's probably a huge difference.
There is a significant difference between Sinsear's quotation and what Speaker Pelosi actually said. I shall refrain from speculation on how deep inside an elephant's alimentary tract one must place his cranium to deny simple semantics in service of partisanship.

FWIW, I think Speaker Pelosi's position of power is one of the Democrat's largest liabilities in this election, rivaled primarily by Majority Leader Reid's utter inability to lead. The Democrats would be well served to replace her.
I just get tired of the constant distortions of language in service of petty politics
 

hal2kilo

Lifer
Feb 24, 2009
26,135
12,338
136
glenn_beck-in-hospital.jpg
Looks like he was sharing Rush's blue babies
 
Last edited:

hal2kilo

Lifer
Feb 24, 2009
26,135
12,338
136
I hate the way he thinks Lincoln was good.

Just wait a month. He'll have an argument for why Lincoln was bad. It would not be so sad except there's a bunch of idiots that keep tuning him in. Even Fox is growing tired of him because he does nothing for their bottom line. He's lost 200+ sponsors and makes money on the side that Fox doesn't get.
 

JD50

Lifer
Sep 4, 2005
11,918
2,884
136
Unfortunately at my new job FNC is on in the break room and I get a glimpse of Beck every evening. I actually think he's worse than Olbermann. Olbermann may be nuts but I think he actually believes the crap that he spews. Glen Beck is so over the top I have a very hard time believing that he actually believes anything that he says.

Anyone that actually believes what Glenn Beck is saying is being played, big time.
 

LumbergTech

Diamond Member
Sep 15, 2005
3,622
1
0
I listen to him for about 10 minutes on my way to work.

I've heard some things I like and some things I don't.

It's all politics, as usual. Anyone who says they don't like him for his character or the way he operates really means they don't like him because he leans right.

leans right? hes falling over
 

Zebo

Elite Member
Jul 29, 2001
39,398
19
81
All it would take is a terrorist nuke going off in a US city and Becks talk of unconstitutional police state will come true. Barring that I don't believe much of his pessimism.
 

cKGunslinger

Lifer
Nov 29, 1999
16,408
57
91
The only time I see him anymore is on the TV in the break area at work. And each time, he's wearing like a sweater and tie, sitting on the edge of his desk and talking about Love and Faith and such.

Today he was talking about how awesome Ghandi was - even better than Jesus or something. Any why was he so awesome? Love. That's what we need int his country. Love.

Is this a political show? :confused:
 

JD50

Lifer
Sep 4, 2005
11,918
2,884
136
The only time I see him anymore is on the TV in the break area at work. And each time, he's wearing like a sweater and tie, sitting on the edge of his desk and talking about Love and Faith and such.

Today he was talking about how awesome Ghandi was - even better than Jesus or something. Any why was he so awesome? Love. That's what we need int his country. Love.

Is this a political show? :confused:

HA, I've noticed the same thing, it's really freaking weird.
 

JTsyo

Lifer
Nov 18, 2007
12,035
1,134
126
Might not be fair for me to vote since what I know of him, I've learned from the Daily Show.
 

Modelworks

Lifer
Feb 22, 2007
16,240
7
76
I liked the guy a couple years back, but now I can't watch him. He has become so fake and plays to the camera so much it is like I am watching a saturday night live sketch.
 

shortylickens

No Lifer
Jul 15, 2003
80,287
17,081
136
The guy wouldnt bother me so much if no one took him seriously. The fact plenty of people listen to every word the guy says scares the shit out of me.